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Think You Know Gene Hackman? Think Again

Whether playing the leading man’s pal or brother, or even the leading man, he’s familiar in an easygoing, old shoe way. This is called acting. He’s very good at it.

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Look Again

When It Became Cool To Like Clint

Years ago, it was hip to call him a stupid fascist. The problem was, most people saying that hadn’t bothered to see his movies. Turned out that Eastwood was the hippest one of all.

Robert Ward

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How Country Got Its Texas Makeover

There was a moment when it looked like Austin might replace Nashville as the capital of country music. Robert Ward hit the scene just when everything was going south.

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Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile

<p>Nobody terrified audiences with a smile as well as Lee Marvin. Robert Ward’s interview with the actor uncovers the real-life experiences beneath those performances.</p>

Robert Ward

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Wayward Star

Robert Mitchum: Mr. Bad Taste and Trouble Himself

You don’t see real movie stars like Robert Mitchum any more.

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